Halloween invades Main Street Du Quoin

The award for best float went to this 'Christmas Story'-inspired ensemble. Pictured are Mallory Yeager, Justin Yeager, Charley Yeager in the infamous bunny suit, and Ronna and Frankie Martin.

Cami Harris took first place for her zombie prom queen in the best Halloween character category. Second place was Tristen Fruits portraying Chuckie.Geoffrey Ritter photos

First place in the best movie or TV character category went to Kaiden and Kora Porter in a scene inspired by 'Jurassic Park.' Second place went to Katesyn Keller and James Dale, who dressed as characters from the film 'Corpse Bride.'

Leeah Geiger won first place in the most original category for this festive Day of the Dead costume. Second place was a Cabbage Patch doll, complete in the box, portrayed by Kinsley Waller.

First place in the best group category went to Megan, Kamden and Jarrod Kearbey, channeling Colonel Sanders. Second place was a trio of old-timers portrayed by Ashley Ward, Brynleigh Ingersoll and Kyle Ingersoll.

Winner of best babies was Bristol Seibert as this tiny mouse, trapped. Second place went to Kru Kondoudis.

Du Quoin Call

updated: 10/28/2017 5:33 PM

Goblins, ghouls, a few superheroes and even a tiny, tiny mouse hit the streets of Du Quoin Thursday night for the annual Halloween Parade.

The parade, sponsored by the Du Quoin Tourism Commission, began at the Banterra Bank parking lot and made its way east down Main Street.

The first prize for floats, complete with a $50 prize, went to the Yeagers, portraying characters from "A Christmas Story." A second-place prize of $30 went to State Finance Company.

First- and second-place cash prizes of $15 and $10 went to costume winners in the categories of best movie or TV character, best group of two or more, best Halloween character, and babies under 12 months old.

Among the groups taking part in the parade were the Du Quoin Police and Fire departments, the Du Quoin Elks, and the Du Quoin High School and Middle School bands.